By Katie Nelson
HIGHLINE TIMES

Bans on the personal use of fireworks this holiday still apply in Burien, SeaTac, Des Moines and Tukwila. Fireworks discharge laws in Normandy Park have become slightly stricter while unincorporated North Highline residents also face tight regulation.

In Normandy Park, setting off fireworks on a personal level is only lawful between June 28 and July 4, according to a statement released in May 2013 by the Washington State Fire Protection Bureau. In previous years, residents of Normandy Park were allowed to discharge fireworks up until July 5.

On June 28, individuals in Normandy Park are allowed to use fireworks between noon and 11 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. between June 29 and July 4.

Fireworks sales for unincorporated King County and Normandy Park begin June 28 at noon until 11 p.m., then between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. up until July 4, according to Washington State law RCW 70.77.395.

To purchase fireworks from an approved stand, one must be at least 16 years old with a valid identification card.

Despite the bans on individualistic fireworks use, there are multiple family-oriented venues where public fireworks displays will be held on Independence Day. For the Highline area, these include the Des Moines Marina, Angle lake Park in SeaTac and Fort Dent Park in Tukwila.